Monday, January 25, 2016

Is it soup yet?

The recent cold temperatures, which included a bit of snow in our area, have made it a time to focus on soups/stews around here.


This one was especially warming and comforting!  

LENTIL-SPINACH SOUP
2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 cups water (I did have to add water to this as it cooked, so I'd advise being prepared to do this).
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dried lentils (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
10 ounces spinach, chopped (about 4 cups) or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
    (I substituted fresh chopped kale)
- Cook and stir onions and garlic in oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until onions are tender.  Stir in water, salt and lentils.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer one hour.
- Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, and spinach.  Cover and simmer until spinach is tender, about 5 minutes.  (Kale will take a bit longer).  Four servings, about 1 1/4 cup each.

I thank Betty Crocker from 1986 for this recipe! Always a favorite!

12 comments:

  1. It looks so yummy. I love lentil soup. This sounds like a great recipe.

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  2. Nellie, This cold weather is the perfect soup/stew making time...also good for baking. Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the quiet. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  3. Nellie, I haven't had lentils in a while, even though I love them. Your soup sounds just right to warm our tummies during this winter. Have a great afternoon! ♥

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  4. Soups are so good on these cold winter days.

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  5. I'm confused Nellie. Soups usually have lots of liquid but this looks rather on the dry side although, it looks very yummy. I know, I'm so bad, I just had to twist that spoon, did I. lol.
    Take care and stay warm and safe and eat lot of lentil soup.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  6. Looks great. I spent time cooking and baking, too. It was a very yummy weekend.

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  7. Sounds good Nellie. When we were kids, my father use to make Escarole & Lentil Soup. I bet your soup is yummy!

    Stay warm Nellie. We were lucky enough not to get oo much snow but, soup is still on the menu!

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  8. Well, I'm late getting to this party, but I will say that this sounds really good! Even down here, where the lowest temps have been in the upper 20s, soup is always welcomed, as well as a hearty bowl of red beans and rice! LOL I hope your day has been restful, and that a good night's sleep will not be too far away. Have a lovely evening, Sister! Love you!

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  9. I'm always looking for new ideas. This looks delicious.

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  10. A snowy winter will surely put you in the mood for stews, etc. Today (the 31st) it was almost sixty! I had to dig out my sandals! We have windows open!!

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